Lawrence Palmer Kimball, 86, of Bartlett, New Hampshire and Southborough, Massachusetts, passed away on July 8, 2023. Read the full article → from Obituary: Lawrence Palmer Kimball, 86
Obituary: Lawrence Palmer Kimball, 86
The week in government
Public Accessibility Committee, Board of Health, and more
Here is a selection of the committee and board meetings for the week along with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government
Work in the Library’s Pollination Garden – Saturday
Volunteers are sought to help at a "Garden Workday" this weekend at the garden created to support native butterflies and bees.
The Open Space Preservation Commission is seeking volunteers for a “Garden Workday” at the Southborough Library’s Pollination Preservation Garden. Read the full article → from Work in the Library’s Pollination Garden – Saturday
Events this week
Hiking with Goats, Finding Fungi, a Bake Off, Outdoor Rock Concert, Sunset Playdate, Reptiles at the Library, and Yoga in the Park
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next. Read the full article → from Events this week
Comments for Turnpike Road 40Bs due mid-August (Updated)
250 Turnpike Road has now filed for eligibilty. The Select Board will hold a forum for public comment prior to submitting the Town's letter. The Planning Board is seeking a legal opinion on 120 Turnpike Road.
The deadline for public comment to MassHousing on the 120 Turnpike Road 40B has been extended to the same date that comments for the newly filed 250 Turnpike Road eligibility application are due.
Here’s my update on the new application, next steps, and the public discussions on both properties this week — from full throated support to questions about the legal buildability. Read the full article → from Comments for Turnpike Road 40Bs due mid-August (Updated)
American Legion Northborough in playoffs
Playoffs have been posted, and the team’s first game is scheduled for this weekend. Read the full article → from American Legion Northborough in playoffs
Changes to Transfer Station permit fees and process
'23 Stickers expire mid-September and '24 ones are available. Changes this year include a discounted fee for seniors (instead of free) and some process improvements.
Southborough’s DPW began selling the 2024 Transfer Station permits/stickers this month. Here are the details on this year’s changes. The biggest news is that Southborough residents over 65 years old will no longer automatically have free access to the Transfer Station. Read the full article → from Changes to Transfer Station permit fees and process
On the market this week in Southborough
What went on and off the market this week. Read the full article → from On the market this week in Southborough
Classic Rock from the South Street Band – Wednesday
If you enjoy “high-energy classic rock”, mark your calendar to attend the next Southborough Summer Concert. Read the full article → from Classic Rock from the South Street Band – Wednesday
Select Board adopts new Public Comment Policy
The most recently adopted policy is similar to one the board appears to have forgotten they adopted just before the Town election.
The Select Board officially rescinded their 2017 Public Comment policy and adopted a new one. During the discussions, it appeared members forgot they had already adopted a replacement policy. Read the full article → from Select Board adopts new Public Comment Policy
Science Adventure Book Club
The Southborough Library is trying to recruit more 4th-8th grade readers to join their chapter of the Museum of Science’s Science Adventure Book Club. Their first meeting is tomorrow night Read the full article → from Science Adventure Book Club
Library encouraging teens to become Eco-Friends
Kids ages 12+ can join a weekly discussion group on environmental issues and "actionable steps".
The first meeting of the Eco-Friends club is this afternoon, and more details are available. They include an upcoming virtual talk with a “Cookbook Author and Sustainability Warrior”. Read the full article → from Library encouraging teens to become Eco-Friends
Flag Policy compromise
The Revolutionary War flags will be displayed at specific times of the year, outside of the Old Burial Ground.
Last month, the Select Board voted to revise its Flag Policy with another compromise. Read the full article → from Flag Policy compromise
Sumptous Southborough Bake Off!
Calling bakers ages 12+ to join a friendly competition
A week from today, the Southborough Library is hosting a “Bake Off” for ages 12+.
Participants won’t be baking up the goods at the library. Instead, bakers are encouraged to bring in their treats to compete. Read the full article → from Sumptous Southborough Bake Off!